Glimpse of Bhutan Tour 5 Nights 6 Days

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    Glimpse of Bhutan Tour 5 Nights 6 Days Highlights
    1. Visit popular Dzong, Museum and Monasteries
    2. Beautiful Thimpu and Punakha valley
    3. Paro valley and its infamous Taktdang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
    4. Spectacular Mountain views and pass Dochula Pass (3,050m)
    5. Friendly and warm welcomed peoples 

    A Glimpse of Bhutan Tour is a cultural and nature tour through the mystical western valleys of Bhutan. This is an ideal introduction tour in the Dragon Kingdom. Tour provides an opportunity to interact with the peoples of Bhutan and experience the Bhutanese way of life in undiminished natural form. Pleasant Bhutan with blossoming green hills, picturesque valleys, Rivers and mountain makes our 5 nights 6 days Bhutan tour so auspicious.

    5 nights 6 days Bhutan Tour reaches a rich Buddhist culture. Tour include Ta Dzong Museum, Rimpong Dzong with its wooden cantilevered bridge and the infamous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) in the beautiful Paro Valley, The National Memorial Chorten, 12th-century Changangkha Temple and the National Library exhibiting ancient scriptures in Bhutan’s capital Thimphu, and after crossing the 3050m Dochula Pass with spectacular Himalayan views, a journey into the sub-tropical Punakha Valley featuring the incredible the Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakang, the temple of the ‘Divine Madman’.

    Glimpse of Bhutan Tour 6 days 

    The Glimpse of Bhutan Tour is more suitable for 5 nights and 6 days. If you want to make it longer or even shorter tour, please send us your requirement. Nepal Highland treks provide you the best tour itinerary within your timeframe.

    The best way to reach Bhutan is by taking flight from Kathmandu Nepal, India, Bangkok, Singapore, and Bangladesh Dhaka. You also can enter by land from India or Nepal via Phuentsholing Bhutan. Please let us know if you need any assistance to get your flight from any part of those countries.    

    Glimpse of Bhutan Tour 5 Nights 6 Days Itinerary
    • Day 01:Arrive at Paro and Drive to Thimpu. overnight at Hotel
    • Day 02:Thimpu Exploration. Overnight at Hotel
    • Day 03:Timpu to Punakha and exploration Punakha. Overnight at hotel
    • Day 04:Punaka to Paro by exploration on the way. Overnight at hotel
    • Day 05:Paro exploration. overnight at hotel
    • Day 06:Departure
    • Day 01:Arrive at Paro and Drive to Thimpu. overnight at Hotel

      Flight to Paro is most spectacular mountain flights , with a constantly changing panorama of some of the highest mountains on earth. Pickup your from Airport and take Lunch. After lunch enjoy afternoon sightseeing around Paro, including a visit to the Ta Dzong Museum housing many religious relics, works of art and handicrafts offering a great orientation into Bhutan’s historical, cultural, and religious past. Next, visit the Rimpong Dzong to see the painting of the great saint Milarepa, considered as the master of meditation by the Bhutanese and believed to have attained enlightenment in a lifetime. Afterwards, drive to the capital of Bhitan, Thimphu (1.5 hours) following the Pachu River. Check in Hotel and Dinner 

    • Day 02:Thimpu Exploration. Overnight at Hotel

      Enjoy a full day of sightseeing, including a visit to the National Memorial Chorten. This temple was first initiated by the Third King as a protection from the negative elements of modernization, and as a monument to world peace. The Royal Queen Mother completed it as a memorial Stupa for the Third King who passed away in 1972. Continue on to 12th century Changangkha Temple and Drubthob monastery housing the Zilukha Nunnery.
      Other sites to visit include: the School for Arts and Crafts where students are taught the 13 types of Bhutanese art, The National Library housing the collection of Bhutanese scriptures dating back to the 8th century, the Traditional Paper Factory displaying the Bhutanese paper making process, and a fascinating replica of a medieval farmhouse at the Folk Heritage Museum. 
      If your visit to Thimphu coincides with the weekend, you can walk through the Thimphu Market to see the variety of food of Bhutan, including basket upon basket of fiery chilies, cheese and a variety of greens. (This market is open only from Friday-Sunday).

    • Day 03:Timpu to Punakha and exploration Punakha. Overnight at hotel

      Drive over the Dochu-La pass (3,100 meters), which on a clear day offers an incredible view of Himalayan peaks before descending into balmy Punakha valley. The drive through the countryside affords a glimpse of everyday life in this most remote of Himalayan kingdom’s. In the Dochu-La area there are vast Rhododendron forests that grow to tree size and bloom in late April/early May covering the mountains in a riot of glorious spring color.
      Punakha was the ancient capital of Bhutan. On arrival, visit Punakha Dzong, the “Palace of Great Happiness” built in 1637 by the Shabdrung, the ‘Unifier of Bhutan’. It is situated at the confluence of the Mo Chu and Pho Chu (Mother and Father Rivers) and is the winter headquarters of the Je Khenpo and hundreds of monks who move en masse from Thimphu to this warmer location. The three story main temple of the Punakha Dzong is a breathtaking example of traditional architecture with four intricately embossed entrance pillars crafted from cypress and decorated in gold and silver. It was here in 1907 that Bhutan’s first king was crowned.
      After lunch, enjoy a walk to Chimi Lhakhang, temple of the Drukpa Kuenly who is also known as the Divine Madman. He inherited the Divine Madman title since he revolted against the orthodox Buddhism in his time. He taught the people that religion is an inner feeling and it’s not necessary that one should be an ordained monk

    • Day 04:Punaka to Paro by exploration on the way. Overnight at hotel

      In the morning drive to Yabesa village and hike to through rice fields and up to Khamsum Yueley Namgyal Chorten, built by her majesty the queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuk. Perched high on a hill on the bank of the river, the Chorten houses paintings belonging to Nyingmapa Traditions.?Take a picnic lunch on a picturesque riverside before exploring the Wangduephodrang Dzong. Built in 1639 the strategically located Dzong is perched on a spur at the confluence of two rivers.
      Drive back to Thimphu where you will have an opportunity to visit handicraft and souvenir stores. Afterwards proceed to Paro, visiting Semtokha Dzong en route. The Dzong, built in 1627, is the oldest in Bhutan. It now houses the Institute for Language and Culture studies. On arrival in Paro, check into the hotel

    • Day 05:Paro exploration. overnight at hotel

      After breakfast hike to Taktsang Monastery. The trail is broad and the walk of approximately 2 hours uphill takes you almost a kilometre above the Paro valley floor (for those who cannot hike we will arrange a horse for transfer up to the viewing point). The view of Taktsang Monastery built on a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the valley floor is a spectacular sight. The Monastery is also an important pilgrim site for the Buddhists. The great Guru Rimpoche is said to have flown here on the back of a tigress when he brought the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma to Bhutan in the 8th Century. He then mediated in a cave there for three months where the monastery was later built. Nearby there is a teahouse where you can stop for refreshments.
      In the afternoon drive to the ruins of the 17th Century Drukgyel Dzong, an historic monument built by the Shabdrung to commemorate his victory against invading Tibetans in 1644. In fine weather the towering peak of the sacred Mount Jomolhari (7314m) appears as a stunning backdrop. On the return drive to Paro, visit 7th Century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples constructed by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo.

    • Day 06:Departure

      We take you to airport for your final departure after your breakfast in Hotel 

    Cost Details
    Includes
    • Arrival and departure arrangement
    • All private transportation in entire tour
    • Sightseeing with its all entrance fees
    • Accommodation in 3 star category hotel on twin sharing
    • Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the tour
    • Mineral water will be supplied during the tour
    • Highly experienced local Bhutanese tour guide
    • Bhitan visa approval and cost of Bhutan visa 
    • All applicable government taxes and tourist service charges
    • Government tax and service charges 
    Excludes
    • Personal expenses
    • Bar bills
    • Your flight to and from Bhutan  
    • Tipping 
    • Single room supplimentory (USD 300 per person per night) But single supp for 1 pax is already including in the cost 
    Trip Information
    • DestinationBhutan
    • Duration6 Days
    • Difficulty Level Easy
    • Starts/EndsParo Bhutan
    • Trip StyleDriving and Hiking
    • Group SizeAny
    • Best SeasonMarch-Jun and Oct- Dec
    Per PersonUS$1500
    Group Discount Price
    Number of peoplePrice per person
    1 pax
    US$1500
    2 - 3 pax
    US$1300
    4 pax
    US$1150
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